In this case, it was a house in the Retiro area, located on the edge of the Castro Plan expansion. The 1946 house belonged to a period of construction characteristic of the postwar period. The mixed structure of a timber frame, load-bearing walls, and joists was sized to the limit; the house's load-bearing walls were barely wider than the partition walls. The construction system was carefully studied to provide a solution that would not cause structural problems when the house was redistributed. (Essential to prevent cracks from appearing.)

In this home, the space was completely reconfigured so that one of the bathrooms was en suite and the kitchen was located parallel to the living room.
A closed kitchen solution was created with modern metal hardware that isolates the smoke while allowing light to pass through. The kitchen was designed with custom-made cabinetry for its location. The upper cabinetry ends slightly lower to allow light from the window to pass through. The finish consists of lacquered wood cabinetry with a Neolith countertop and backsplash. The design also includes a Neolith niche in the upper front of the sink.

A custom-designed shelving unit was designed for the living room to conceal the radiators and central heating columns. A handcrafted antique mirror was placed behind the shelving unit to provide light and spaciousness.
Detail of custom-designed, gray-lacquered doors with a frame up to the ceiling.
The floor-to-ceiling cabinets were made of white lacquered wood with integrated molding. An appropriate molding was selected for the main rooms with a beaded interior.

Paintings by Carmen Bueno.
Architect, construction monitoring and interior design: Carmen Bueno
Year: 2018
Client: Pandora Real Estate
Photography: Photo.interiorismo, Javi Ramos and Álvaro San Martín.